Muraski Tribune 22-23: Issue 34
YOUR WEEKLY COMMUNICATION ABOUT ALL THINGS MURASKI
A Message from the Principals
Good Morning Muraski Families,
It is hard to believe it, but we are entering our final week of the school year. It has been a great school year because of our incredible staff, our amazing students, and you all, the families that support everything we do at our school. We are truly blessed to be able to serve such a wonderful community with amazing people.
Last week, we enjoyed the First Annual Career Fair, which you can see a video of below, as well as an amazing carnival. Both of these came to fruition because of our PTA and the support of community members who believe in creating positive experiences for our students.
This week, we have an amazing week planned for our students. We will do everything we can to finish the year STRONG!
Let's have a great week!
Mike Griffen
60 Seconds with the Superintendent, vol. #275
Event Information
LAST DAY OF SCHOOL
THERE WILL BE NO LUNCH SERVICE ON FRIDAY.
OUR PTA ROOM MOMS WILL BE PROVIDING PIZZA FROM MASTER PIZZA TO ALL CLASSROOMS. THIS WILL BE AT 12:00PM on FRIDAY.
IF YOUR CHILD DOES NOT LIKE PIZZA, THEY NEED TO PACK A LUNCH.
When?
Friday, May 26, 2023, 09:00 AM
Where?
Muraski Elementary School, Royalton Road, Strongsville, OH, USA
Students Will Be Keeping Their District Chromebook This Summer: Grades 3-5
Students in grades 3-12 will be keeping their Chromebooks over the summer break. Students will be responsible for keeping the Chromebooks and their cases in working order for use next year. If your student does experience any issues with their Chromebook over the summer, please click HERE or visit bit.ly/scssummertechticket to submit a Tech Ticket. A Tech Department member will contact you within two business days to assist. If your student is leaving the district over the summer, they will need to turn in their Chromebook on the last day of school. Please click HERE or visit bit.ly/scscbl to submit your student’s name to inform our department to collect the Chromebook. If you have any questions, please contact Dave Binkley at dbinkley@scsmustangs.org.
Event Information
Field Day
CLICK the link below to sign up for Field Day, where students will enjoy time outside with their classmates, participating in a variety of activities.
When?
Wednesday, May 24, 2023, 09:00 AM
Where?
Muraski Elementary School, Royalton Road, Strongsville, OH, USA
Strongsville 6th Grade Camp - September 15-17 at Camp Y Noah
Attention all incoming Strongsville Middle School sixth graders! Join us at Camp Y-Noah in Green, Ohio for Sixth Grade Camp. Cost is $200 per camper and covers all weekend expenses. Deadline to register and pay is May 31. Click HERE to visit the website for detailed information, registration and payment instructions and chaperone opportunities. Please email sixthgradecamp@gmail.com with any questions!
Events at Your Local Library
***Please note the following June 2023 events presented by the Strongsville Branch Library. Please call (440) 238-5530 to register or for more information. Customers may also visit www.cuyahogalibrary.org to register and to see more library event information.
All Together Now – 2023 Summer Reading Challenge – June 3rd through August 13th.
Sign-up for our reading challenge beginning May 1st. To learn more, visit https://cuyahogalibrary.org/srp to register or check out our YouTube video for more information! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ErqUzDPnN7s
CCPL Summer Program Guide
The Cuyahoga County Public Library program guide is now digital! Want to find out about all the amazing library programs and resources happening around the system? You can view our Summer Program information here: https://www.pressreader.com/document/3479
Storytimes:
IN-PERSON Storytimes.
Strongsville Branch Library storytimes in-person are in full swing for summer beginning in June! Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
No registration needed!
Baby & Me. Birth to 18 months with Caregiver. Mondays / 10:00 – 10:20 a.m.
Preschool. Ages 3-5 not yet in Kindergarten with Caregiver. Tuesdays / 10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.; Tuesdays / 11:30 a.m. – Noon.
Toddler. 19 – 35 months with Caregiver. Wednesdays / 10:00 a.m. – 10:25 a.m.; Wednesdays / 11:30 a.m. – 11:55 a.m.
Family. All Ages with Caregiver. Wednesdays / 7:00 – 7:30 p.m.
SW General Health: Osteoporosis Screening. Tuesday, June 6th / 12:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Osteoporosis affects more than 10 million Americans. Are you at risk for fractures? Stop in to the Strongsville branch for a free osteoporosis screening. A Community Nurse from Southwest General Hospital will be here to conduct this free screening on a first come basis. No appointment necessary.
Young at Heart. Tuesday, June 6th / 7:00 p.m.
A book club for adults who love Children's and Teen books. The title for our next discussion is You've Reached Sam by Dustin Thao. No registration needed. Everyone Welcome!
Computer Classes IN PERSON.
Cuyahoga County Public Library offers computer classes for beginners to advanced. Registration opens 30 days before the start of the class and closes prior to the start of the class. To see a full class list, descriptions, and to register, please visit https://cuyahogalibrary.org/classes-events/computer-classes
Wednesday, June 7th / 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Internet Basics.
Podcasting Basics. Wednesday, June 7th / 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Want to learn the basics of creating your own Podcast? Join us to learn about how our studios can help you record your own podcast! We'll review the software and equipment that you can use to create a podcast and offer basic instruction on recording podcasts in our Recording Studios. We will also present Studio Orientation materials so that all participants are able to use the Studio right after the program.
Summer Fun for Everyone. Grades 1 – 6. Thursdays, June 8th, 15th, 22nd, and 29th / 1:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Beat the summer slide and get a running start into next school year at Cuyahoga County Public Library. This summer we are expanding our FREE summer programs for students. Registration is no longer required. Just drop-in and enjoy reading, science, technology, engineering, arts and math activities.
Audio & Video Studio Orientation. Ages 11 & up. Saturday, June 10th / 10:00 a.m. VIRTUAL OR Monday, June 19th / 7 p.m. IN PERSON.
Have you ever thought about recording your own music, making a video, digitizing memories and more? The Strongsville Branch Library is home to both Audio and Video Recording studios that can help you do just that! You must go through an orientation to use the spaces. Patrons 11 & up can participate in the orientation and must turn in the User Agreement form at the branch for the orientation to count. Register online to attend the virtual or in-person sessions.
Outdoor Tales of Northeast Ohio. Monday, June 12th / 7:00 p.m.
The fields, woods, and streams of Northeast Ohio promise no dearth of inspiration and adventure for outdoor enthusiasts. Few know this so well as Ohio native and award-winning author Andrew J. Pegman. Join him as he discusses his journey to land trophy fish, reflects on ones that got away, and embraces the beauty and freedom of the outdoors. Gain expert tips on adventure fishing, flyfishing for walleyes on Lake Erie and steelhead trout in the Chagrin River and searching for elusive winter birds. Dr. Pegman will be available to sign copies of his book after the discussion.
Meet Author Kristan Higgins. Thursday, June 15th / 7:00 p.m.
Join us when author Kristan Higgins visits to discuss her new novel, A Little Ray of Sunshine. Books will be available for purchase courtesy of Mac's Backs - Books on Coventry.
Music and Movement. Ages 3 – 5 with Caregiver. Friday, June 16th / 11:00 – 11:45 p.m.
Have fun playing together with props and music!
Teen Craft Night: Hand Sewn Sock Plushies. Grades 6 – 12. Tuesday, June 20th / 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Design and hand sew a cute plushie from a fuzzy sock!
Wednesday Evening Book Discussion. Wednesday, June 21st / 7:00 p.m.
Our Wednesday Evening Book Discussion meets at 7p.m. on the 3rd Wednesday of each month. We welcome all adults interested in reading and discussing great books! Our next discussion title will be Circe by Madeline Miller. Copies of the book will be available for check-out at the circulation desk of the Strongsville Branch Library.
Blood Drive. Friday, June 23rd / 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
In just an hour of your time you can help save up to three lives. Make sure hospital patients get the treatment they need. Donate blood today. For more information or to make an appointment visit www.redcrossblood.org or call the American Red Cross at 800-RED-CROSS (800-733-2767).
Monday Afternoon Book Discussion. Monday, June 26th / 2:30 p.m.
The Monday Afternoon Book Discussion meets at 2:30 p.m. in the Library on the 4th Monday of each month. No registration is required. New members always welcome. We welcome all adults interested in reading and discussing great books! Our next discussion title will be One Italian Summer: a Novel by Rebecca Serle. Copies of the book will be available for check-out at the circulation desk.
Sewing Basics for Adults. Wednesday, June 28th / 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
Learn the basics of sewing and create a simple project.
A Puppet Storytime Extravaganza. All Ages. Thursday, June 29th / 7:00 – 7:45 p.m.
Come one, come all to an evening of stories and puppets with your hosts - Mr. P and his buddy, Fuzzig.
All Together Now – 2023 Summer Reading Challenge – June 3rd through August 13th.
Sign-up for our reading challenge beginning May 1st. To learn more, visit https://cuyahogalibrary.org/srp to register or check out our YouTube video for more information! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ErqUzDPnN7s
CCPL Summer Program Guide
The Cuyahoga County Public Library program guide is now digital! Want to find out about all the amazing library programs and resources happening around the system? You can view our Summer Program information here: https://www.pressreader.com/document/3479
Storytimes:
IN-PERSON Storytimes.
Strongsville Branch Library storytimes in-person are in full swing for summer beginning in June! Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
No registration needed!
Baby & Me. Birth to 18 months with Caregiver. Mondays / 10:00 – 10:20 a.m.
Preschool. Ages 3-5 not yet in Kindergarten with Caregiver. Tuesdays / 10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.; Tuesdays / 11:30 a.m. – Noon.
Toddler. 19 – 35 months with Caregiver. Wednesdays / 10:00 a.m. – 10:25 a.m.; Wednesdays / 11:30 a.m. – 11:55 a.m.
Family. All Ages with Caregiver. Wednesdays / 7:00 – 7:30 p.m.
SW General Health: Osteoporosis Screening. Tuesday, June 6th / 12:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Osteoporosis affects more than 10 million Americans. Are you at risk for fractures? Stop in to the Strongsville branch for a free osteoporosis screening. A Community Nurse from Southwest General Hospital will be here to conduct this free screening on a first come basis. No appointment necessary.
Young at Heart. Tuesday, June 6th / 7:00 p.m.
A book club for adults who love Children's and Teen books. The title for our next discussion is You've Reached Sam by Dustin Thao. No registration needed. Everyone Welcome!
Computer Classes IN PERSON.
Cuyahoga County Public Library offers computer classes for beginners to advanced. Registration opens 30 days before the start of the class and closes prior to the start of the class. To see a full class list, descriptions, and to register, please visit https://cuyahogalibrary.org/classes-events/computer-classes
Wednesday, June 7th / 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Internet Basics.
Podcasting Basics. Wednesday, June 7th / 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Want to learn the basics of creating your own Podcast? Join us to learn about how our studios can help you record your own podcast! We'll review the software and equipment that you can use to create a podcast and offer basic instruction on recording podcasts in our Recording Studios. We will also present Studio Orientation materials so that all participants are able to use the Studio right after the program.
Summer Fun for Everyone. Grades 1 – 6. Thursdays, June 8th, 15th, 22nd, and 29th / 1:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Beat the summer slide and get a running start into next school year at Cuyahoga County Public Library. This summer we are expanding our FREE summer programs for students. Registration is no longer required. Just drop-in and enjoy reading, science, technology, engineering, arts and math activities.
Audio & Video Studio Orientation. Ages 11 & up. Saturday, June 10th / 10:00 a.m. VIRTUAL OR Monday, June 19th / 7 p.m. IN PERSON.
Have you ever thought about recording your own music, making a video, digitizing memories and more? The Strongsville Branch Library is home to both Audio and Video Recording studios that can help you do just that! You must go through an orientation to use the spaces. Patrons 11 & up can participate in the orientation and must turn in the User Agreement form at the branch for the orientation to count. Register online to attend the virtual or in-person sessions.
Outdoor Tales of Northeast Ohio. Monday, June 12th / 7:00 p.m.
The fields, woods, and streams of Northeast Ohio promise no dearth of inspiration and adventure for outdoor enthusiasts. Few know this so well as Ohio native and award-winning author Andrew J. Pegman. Join him as he discusses his journey to land trophy fish, reflects on ones that got away, and embraces the beauty and freedom of the outdoors. Gain expert tips on adventure fishing, flyfishing for walleyes on Lake Erie and steelhead trout in the Chagrin River and searching for elusive winter birds. Dr. Pegman will be available to sign copies of his book after the discussion.
Meet Author Kristan Higgins. Thursday, June 15th / 7:00 p.m.
Join us when author Kristan Higgins visits to discuss her new novel, A Little Ray of Sunshine. Books will be available for purchase courtesy of Mac's Backs - Books on Coventry.
Music and Movement. Ages 3 – 5 with Caregiver. Friday, June 16th / 11:00 – 11:45 p.m.
Have fun playing together with props and music!
Teen Craft Night: Hand Sewn Sock Plushies. Grades 6 – 12. Tuesday, June 20th / 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Design and hand sew a cute plushie from a fuzzy sock!
Wednesday Evening Book Discussion. Wednesday, June 21st / 7:00 p.m.
Our Wednesday Evening Book Discussion meets at 7p.m. on the 3rd Wednesday of each month. We welcome all adults interested in reading and discussing great books! Our next discussion title will be Circe by Madeline Miller. Copies of the book will be available for check-out at the circulation desk of the Strongsville Branch Library.
Blood Drive. Friday, June 23rd / 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
In just an hour of your time you can help save up to three lives. Make sure hospital patients get the treatment they need. Donate blood today. For more information or to make an appointment visit www.redcrossblood.org or call the American Red Cross at 800-RED-CROSS (800-733-2767).
Monday Afternoon Book Discussion. Monday, June 26th / 2:30 p.m.
The Monday Afternoon Book Discussion meets at 2:30 p.m. in the Library on the 4th Monday of each month. No registration is required. New members always welcome. We welcome all adults interested in reading and discussing great books! Our next discussion title will be One Italian Summer: a Novel by Rebecca Serle. Copies of the book will be available for check-out at the circulation desk.
Sewing Basics for Adults. Wednesday, June 28th / 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
Learn the basics of sewing and create a simple project.
A Puppet Storytime Extravaganza. All Ages. Thursday, June 29th / 7:00 – 7:45 p.m.
Come one, come all to an evening of stories and puppets with your hosts - Mr. P and his buddy, Fuzzig.
ON GOING INFORMATION & LINKS
FREE & REDUCED LUNCH APPLICATIONS
For the 2022-23 school year, we will be returning to our normal school breakfast / lunch program. The free program has been discontinued by the Federal government. To determine eligibility for free / reduced lunch, as well as various additional state and federal program benefits inclusive of possible district student fees being waived, an application must be completed online. The 2022-23 Free / Reduced Meal Application is currently available to complete.
PAYSCHOOLS CENTRAL: ONLINE BREAKFAST & LUNCH PAYMENT
PaySchools Central is an online payment platform to help make managing breakfast and lunch and fee payments easier for families. Click below to set up your portal to be used both online and via the mobile app.
Impact of Unpaid School Fees
As a reminder, all school fees that have not been paid are now considered past due. To check the balance and pay outstanding school fees, go to Pay Schools Central by clicking HERE. In addition to Pay Schools Central, school fees can be paid by cash/check to your student’s building secretary or with the Treasurer's Office. If you have questions related to this, please contact the building secretary or Dawn Evangelista (devangelista@scsmustangs.org) within the Treasurer's Department. As we are approaching a new school year, as well as the start of fall sports, per Board of Education policy, the consequences for outstanding prior year school fees will prohibit students from participating in any school extracurricular activities (i.e., athletics, student council, school clubs, etc.), field trips, and school sanctioned dances / events that require a purchased ticket. For additional information on District Fee Collection Procedures and Consequences CLICK HERE.
MUSTANGS TEAM SHOP - SHOP ONLINE NOW THROUGH SUN. 8/28
The “Back to School” online SCS Team Shop is now open through Sunday, August 28. Shop for lots of great Mustangs gear, including personalized items! Visit https://mustangs-fall2022.itemorder.com/shop/home/ for the complete selection of items. A portion of sales will be donated back to Strongsville City Schools.
Important School Numbers
Main Line: (440) 572-7160
Attendance Line: (440) 572-7160 *choose #2*
Bus Transportation: (440) 572-7060
Student Medical Forms & Medication Drop Off
If your student has any medical needs or if they will be taking medication during the school day, please complete the appropriate linked forms and return to our school nurse, Jean Mahoney (jmahoney@scsmustangs.org) in person or via email.
Nurse Jean will be in the in the clinic August 17 beginning at 8:45 am. We also have Nurse Jana servicing our building on Thursdays and Fridays.
Muraski Elementary School
Principal: Mike Griffen- mgriffen@scsmustangs.org
Assistant Principal: Sam Lawrence- slawrence@scsmustangs.org
Email: mgriffen@scsmustangs.org
Website: https://muraski.strongnet.org/
Location: Muraski Elementary School, Royalton Road, Strongsville, OH, USA
Phone: 440-572-7160
Twitter: @MuraskiPrin